Overview

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Regional – site-based during construction; office-based during tender and pre-construction phases, with 2 days per week working from home

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Construction / Planning (Civil Engineering - Highways)

Salary: Up to £80,000 plus package

Fawkes and Reece are currently working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to expand their civil engineering division by appointing an experienced Senior Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning professional with a background in highways or major infrastructure to join a highly respected name in the industry. As a Senior Planner, you will take a lead role in developing, monitoring and reporting on project programmes across all stages, from tender through to delivery. You will work closely with the pre-construction and site teams to ensure programme information is accurate, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of tender and construction programmes using planning software (Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject)
• Assess and integrate subcontractor and supplier programmes into the overall master programme
• Attend and contribute to planning meetings, risk workshops and progress reviews
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and propose mitigation strategies
• Support the commercial team with programme-related input for claims, extensions of time (EOTs), and change control
• Liaise with design, engineering and delivery teams to ensure alignment with programme objectives
• Produce regular reports, dashboards and look-aheads for internal and client use

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years'' experience in a planning role, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor
• Proven background in civil engineering projects - highways experience essential
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• CSCS card (appropriate category)
• Desirable: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MAPM, MICE)
• Working knowledge of NEC contract programmes
• Experience on Highways schemes